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Specify the conditions of flight against which cargo must be restrained. 36.2
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During take-off, in flight manoeuvres, air turbulence and landing.
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Explain the effects of inadequate restraint on an aircraft load. 36.3
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Unrestricted loads will continue to move in there origional speed & direction. Moving loads can jeapordize the safety of A/C and injure personnel
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Explain the term restraint factor. 36.4
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The restraint required to prevent items of load from moving.
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Specify the restraint factors in terms of 'G' for fixed wing aircraft. 36.5
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Forward 3G, Side 1.5G, Vertical (up) 2G, Vertical (down) 4G, Aft 1.5G
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Specify the purpose of tie-down shackles. 36.7
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They provide the means of attatching a tie down point to the A/C floor.
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Tie-down shackles -
In what strengths is the HK Porter type tie-down shackles available? 36.6
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2250 Kg, 4535 Kg & 11340 Kg
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Which Tie-down shackle is only available in 4535 Kg strength? 36.6
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The Aeroflex Type.
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Tie down chains -
What are there strengths and lengths? 36.8
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2 strengths - 2250 kg &4535kg
3 lengths - 7ft, 12ft & 15ft.
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Where should tie-down chains not be looped?36.19
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Around circular sections less than 3/8ths inches in diameter.
Around angular or flat sections with square or rounded edges less than 3/8ths inch thick
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Tie-down chains -
when forming a loop around an attatchment point How must the 'grab' hook be located? 36.19
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The concave face ofthe 'grab' hook must always face the standing part of the chain.
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What are the colours of the 2250 & 4535kg tie-down chains? 36.8
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7 foot - Orange/yellow
12 foot - Green
15 foot - Blue
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How are the 'New' type of 4535 Kg QRC's identified? 36.9
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They have 'Tongue in slot' jaws
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Explain the restrictions applicable on the use of QRC's 36.11
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Must be used with chainsof corresponding strength, Must be 'tongue in slot type & Must be only hand.
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How can the jaws on the 'New' type QRC be confirmed as fully closed & locked? 36.10
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The red dots on the operating ring and cover should be in alignment.
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Ratchet strops are available in what lengths & strengths?
36.6E
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One strength - 2250 Kg
Two lengths - 12' & 25'
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